Some of us "More Seasoned" Hams might actually be doing a dis service to Ham Radio and emergency communications. Here’s what you should be considering.
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Ham Radio Myths vs Reality (You've Probably Heard These)
Hello everybody, welcome back to the Ham Radio Crash Course! I got licensed in 2007, a time when online communities were rampant with myths about ham radio. Even after starting YouTube streaming in 2018, it’s surprising how many myths persist in this hobby, especially for ham radio for beginners.
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00:00 – Intro
00:33 – Gil The Space Ranger
01:47 – You Can’t DX On A Random Wire
03:49 – You Have to Be SERIOUS In Ham Radio
05:30 – The Sherwood Report Ranks The Best Receivers
07:54 – You Have To Do Ham Radio MY WAY!
10:39 – Radials Must Be A Specific Length!
17:10 – You Need Expensive COAX For HF Ham Radio
19:50 – Antenna Tuners Lose Power!
22:45 – Resonant Antennas Are the Best Antennas!
It was so frickin’ cold in Texas on Saturday. The one day we all got together to POTA. Friday, 85 and sunny. Sunday, 85 and sunny. Saturday, ~50’s, windy, overcast, miserable. We almost died. But that didn’t stop us from getting on the air and activating. Though we didn’t stay out as long as we would have liked, we all had a great time and got the park activated and that’s all that matters. Good times and good friends. @hamradiochick @shesonfrequency @TankRadio @QBFWorkshop
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I Was WRONG About My Tower Collapse… (Real Cause Found)
When my 60 ft (18 m) antenna mast came down in a storm, I had a theory… Actually – everyone had a theory.
– Too many guys.
– Not enough guys.
– Angles too steep.
– Rope stretch.
Turns out… we were all wrong. In this video I rebuild the tower and explain what really happened — including the exact failure that brought the whole system down.
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– Guy angles and geometry
– Wind loading and bending moment
– Why rope stiffness matters more than strength
– Why the top section behaves differently
– And how the rebuild improves the system
The original trigger was simple. The way it failed… wasn’t.
👉 One missing shackle pin started it.
👉 Rope stretch finished it.
We’ve now rebuilt the tower, upgraded the guys, and the next step will be switching to Dyneema.
If you enjoy practical antenna building, real-world engineering, and learning from mistakes — you’re in the right place.
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Ham Radio Bands Explained: AM, GMRS, & More! #shorts
Explore the radio spectrum, from 500MHz for listening to 900MHz for transmission, AM airband, and GMRS channels. Understand the capabilities and limitations of your ham radio.
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Redodo 320AH Battery Monitoring System Setup & Results
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We cover real-world usage for fridge, lights, fans, Starlink & inverter loads, Bluetooth monitoring, solar charging performance, and whether 320Ah is worth it for serious boondockers.
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